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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wrabil(l, v. [e.m.E. wrabil (1534); metath. f. Warbill v.] intr. To wriggle. — 1513 Doug. viii x 84.
About hir palpis … The tua twynnis … Sportand full tyte gan to wrabill [Ruddim. wrabil] and hing
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